girl's name
Tonita
toh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,102
Tonita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1965, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tonita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 107 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 248 |
| 1970s | 249 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 60 |
How Popular Is Tonita?
In 1999, Tonita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tonita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tonita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tonita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tonita
- English toh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Tonita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tonita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tonita
How popular is the name Tonita?
In 1999, Tonita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Tonita a girl's or a boy's name?
Tonita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tonita?
Tonita has 3 syllables.
When was Tonita most popular?
Tonita peaked in 1965, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.